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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2012
Page
3
The writer asks about responses to officer killings and high profile cases, contrasting public concern with accessibility of welfare and government offices. The piece addresses accountability, media attention, and how the poor and elderly access services versus bureaucratic hurdles.
A speaker says doubled postage would be preferable to losing a post office and expresses readiness to pay 50 to 60 cents for mailed items amid service difficulties.
The speaker asserts that Fox News is in the same low tier as NBC ABC CBS and MSNBC, calling all major outlets liars and declaring that truth is no longer accessible. The remark frames a broad distrust of mainstream media and questions the reliability of reported information.
Don’t miss this standout production of Twelfth Night at the Aiken Community Playhouse. The cast, set, costumes and presentation are outstanding with Shakespeare would be proud energy and thanks to everyone involved.
Citizens urge city to fund train depots and African-American museums while warning safety on Laurens Street bridge is deteriorating. No injuries reported this time but officials are urged to avoid political influence and protect public safety. Readers may comment via TalkBack line or email.
A town reunion and the unveiling of the Leavelle McCampbell School historical marker will take place Saturday April 21 at Gregg Park Civic Center and Leavelle McCampbell Middle School from 3 to 9 30 p m. Tickets cost 20 and are on sale at Blue Top Grill and Red Shed in Graniteville through Tuesday. More details at GHS CENTRAL LMSAA on Facebook.
Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive. Main line 648 2311. Fox line 648 6052. Managing Editor Tim O Briant at takin 4 dard com. Newsroom 644 2401. Sports Editor Vam Mulia 644 2396. staff emails and extensions listed for the Aiken Standard.
City officials weigh a proposed donation of 11.5 acres from Second Baptist Church for a Northside park near Columbia and Teague streets. Church trustees also discuss purchasing up to 20 acres at fair market value to expand Crosland Park area while council considers a second reading of water and sewer rate hikes.
The Aiken City Council meets today at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss FY 2012-13 water and sewer rate changes, a cell tower lease on the York Street water tank, a deputy city solicitor position, land donation from Second Baptist Church with option to purchase, a traffic management ordinance for Planned Commercial zones, a Wendy's driveway lease renewal, and a loan payoff procedure for the Aiken Corp. office building on Newberry Street. Amy Banton notes the meeting coverage.
USC Aiken's University Theatre presents Intimate Apparel in O Connell Theater April 18-21 at 7 30 p m and April 22 at 2 p m Tickets are 15 12 and 7 for the public seniors and students Irene Ryan Award nominees Sydney Fowler and Morgan Hall star as Esther and Mayme Quintin Williams plays George Dewey Scott Wiley directs the production For more information contact the box office at 641 3305 or visit usca edu etherredge center index dot
A 1998 Lexus ES300 was stolen Friday evening while parked near Crosby School of Dance. Public Safety found shattered glass indicating a broken window. The victim says her purse and possibly a spare key and checkbook were inside the car.
The Aiken Standard is published by Aiken Communications Inc. Address changes go to P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Call the newsroom at 644-2401 for submissions or information about EZ Pay and delivery frequencies.
Readers are invited to submit day in the life photos to the editorial desk at the Aiken Standard using the email address provided. Submissions should showcase daily routines and community moments for potential publication.
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